"The trip with the Fuentabellas will be tomorrow, Ms. Suarez. I guess they're really eager to attain the company's trust. I might say that they need much of the company's money, Madam." Said Darla, my secretary.
"I do pity them. What time will be the trip and where will it be held?" I asked her.
"It is said that the venue will be at a resort in Palawan, Ma'am. Together with the Fuentabellas, you'll be there for 2 days and one night. 7 o'clock in the morning." She said.
Sa Palawan pa? Bakit ang layo naman? Ugh.
"Wala ba kong appointed meeting noon?"
"None, Ma'am. Sinakto po nila na wala kayong gagawin that day. To be sure na makakapunta kayo. Ms. Hayley Fuentabella consulted me the other day."
That Hayley Fuentabella sure is desperate in earning the company's trust eh? Kailangan ata nila ng malaking amount ng pera.
"Alright. Tell them I'll be there. But I'll be going with Cassion." I muttered. Tumango naman siya at umalis na. Kailangan ko din ng pahinga. Siguro nama'y kahit papano'y makapagpahinga ako sa Palawan.
—
"Glad you came, Ms. Suarez." Said Mr. Fuentabella while flashing a dazzling smile. I guess this old man is kinda handsome.
Nakipag-shake hands naman ako sa kanya then bumeso kay Mrs. Fuentabella. Hayley was just beside them. She greeted me good morning pero hindi ko siya pinansin. I just don't find her pretentious attitude pleasant. Besides she's eyeing my butler!
I wonder if they're already dating...
"Where's Faust?" I asked them. As usual, nakangiti si Mr. Fuentabella while saying na nauna na sa Palawan si Faust, to make sure na maayos ang matutuluyan ko.
Katabi ko si Mr. Fuentabella sa eroplano. He's, of course, introducing their business. Nasa tabi ako ng bintana. Wala akong planong silipin ito. I'm not scared of anything except heights. Takot ako sa matataas. I have a very bad memory with that.
Matapos dumaldal nitong si Mr. Fuentabella, I asked him kung pwedeng magpalit sila ng upuan ni Cassion. He nodded naman. Nasa tabi ni Cassion si Hayley then tabi ni Hayley ang Mommy niya.
"What's up, Stasia?" Cassion asked.
"You know, I'm scared of heights." I babbled. Tumango naman siya. Lumipat ako sa inupuan kanina ni Cassion tapos siya naman ay umupo dun sa inupuan ko.
"Bakit ka ba takot sa matataas?" Tanong niya.
"I'm afraid to fall." I answered patheticly.
"To fall in love?" He said grinning. Sinamaan ko naman siya ng tingin.
"My queen, don't be afraid of falling. You know, I will always be there to catch you." He teased. I eyed him with disgust. Nababaliw nanaman siya. Tsk.
"By the way, bakit mo hinahanap si Faust kanina? Nasa tabi mo na nga ako tapos iba pa ang hinahanap mo? Wag ganun." Sabi niya ng natatawa pa.
"Say hello to my middle finger, Cassion." I irritatedly said while raising my middle finger in front of him. Syempre ay tinawanan lang ako nito.
I hate him.
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"God. I'm exhausted!" Sabi ko saka ako dumapa sa kama. Cassion on the other hand arranged my things beside. He's frowning.
"What are you mad about? He's a friend of mine in Las Vegas." I explained. Bakit ba ko nageexplain sa kanya?
"Who cares? Nakipagusap ka parin sa kanya. You even let him kiss your cheek!" He muttered annoyingly.
Kanina kasi after noong meeting ng boards, lumabas ako to feel refreshed. I'm wearing a red bikini. Kaya naman every eyes are on me. Cassion was there by my side. Naka-swimming trunks lang siya then topless. Built na built na ang muscles niya. I could say na maganda ang kinalabasan ng training niya with Hunter two months ago after I killed his precious Olivia.
Then a few minutes later, may lumapit sa aking blonde na guy, I immediately recognized him. He's a friend of mine in Las Vegas, he happened to have a vacation here.
Nagkamustahan lang kami tas nagpaalam na. He kissed me on my cheeks as a sign of respect. Nakalimutan ko atang kasama ko nun si Cassion, that's why nagaalburoto itong isa ngayon.
"Nagkamustahan lang kami. Besides, ano naman kung hinalikan niya ko sa cheeks? Does it even matter?" Inis kong sabi.
Tumayo naman siya ng diretso and immediately pinned me to bed. Our hands are intertwined habang nakapataas ito sa magkabilang ulo ko.
Not again. Damn.
"What're you planning to do now?" I asked him intently. I tried pushing him away yet nagmamatigas siya, "Ano bang—"
He claimed my lips before I can even finished what I am saying! Shir. He's kissing me again! And I am kissing him back!
God. What's wrong with me? We should stop. Really.
"You are mine, my queen, my property. No one dares to claim your lips but me. No one can have you but me." He whispered in between our kiss. He pulled away after.
Tumayo na siya at nag-cross arms sa harap ko. He was staring at me again. Nakalimutan kong hindi pa nga pala ako nakakapagpalit ng suot, I'm still wearing my bikini.
"Hindi talaga kita maintindihan! I know, I'm tempting and you're tempting too! But. God. Shut it out! This is wrong!" I shouted at him.
Kung siguro, ordinaryong manyak na lalaki lang to, kanina pa siya patay. Yet, bakit ba 'di ko nalang siya patayin? I'm expert with that! I just—I just can't kill him!
Nagulat nalang ako ng sobrang lapit nanaman ng mukha naming dalawa.
"Why can't I kill you?!" I shouted with frustration. I saw him flash an evil grin.
"It's because I'm your weakness, my Stasia. I'm your weakness."
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The Heartless Queen
Romance[[THE QUEENS SERIES I: The Heartless Queen]] WARNING: Don't mess with her, she might kill you. No. She will kill you. Why? Because she's a queen and she's heartless. - This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events and inci...
